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Weresisters
Werewolf sisters separated at birth. One is sheltered. The other is out for blood…
Sixteen-year-old Kyra can't remember anything before the age of ten. If she could get her memories back, she might have an explanation for her torn up leg or her ability to "mind-speak" with her adoptive father. All she wants to do is climb the popularity ladder at school, but life always seems to have other plans.
When she transforms into a werewolf, Kyra must fend off a deadly madman who threatens her father, her newly discovered family, and the werewolf pack. She might succeed, as long as she can control the beast within…
Selene has it all. She's a punk-rocker who leads the meanest gang in school, not to mention she's a badass werewolf. When she kills a human and unleashes the murderous rage of her bloodlust, she runs away, terrified of what she might become.
Far from home and surrounded by killer werewolves, Selene must find a way to regain her humanity before her bloodlust turns her into a violent, mindless beast. And she'll need to do it quickly. Because someone, or something, is following her…
Weresisters is a YA fantasy novel featuring a new take on the werewolf genre. If you like three-dimensional characters, supernatural action, and thrilling paranormal fantasy, then you'll love this violent, original werewolf tale.
Buy Weresisters to get your supernatural fix today!
Sixteen-year-old Kyra can't remember anything before the age of ten. If she could get her memories back, she might have an explanation for her torn up leg or her ability to "mind-speak" with her adoptive father. All she wants to do is climb the popularity ladder at school, but life always seems to have other plans.
When she transforms into a werewolf, Kyra must fend off a deadly madman who threatens her father, her newly discovered family, and the werewolf pack. She might succeed, as long as she can control the beast within…
Selene has it all. She's a punk-rocker who leads the meanest gang in school, not to mention she's a badass werewolf. When she kills a human and unleashes the murderous rage of her bloodlust, she runs away, terrified of what she might become.
Far from home and surrounded by killer werewolves, Selene must find a way to regain her humanity before her bloodlust turns her into a violent, mindless beast. And she'll need to do it quickly. Because someone, or something, is following her…
Weresisters is a YA fantasy novel featuring a new take on the werewolf genre. If you like three-dimensional characters, supernatural action, and thrilling paranormal fantasy, then you'll love this violent, original werewolf tale.
Buy Weresisters to get your supernatural fix today!
430 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2014
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February 18, 2015
Avoids the Usual Werewolf Clichés
Not one to embrace paranormal yarns of fantasy, especially those involving the werewolf subgenre, I began reading Weresisters with a certain amount of skepticism. However, the skepticism was soon forgotten as the personality of Kyra began to leap off the pages. Fiercely independent and envious of the more-confident Selene, Kyra’s eagerness to be recognized and accepted by her peers for her sense of self – rather than for the brace holding together her crippled leg – resonated with the young, socially-awkward girl still buried inside me. Admittedly, there was an Incredible Hulk flashback when Kyra’s angry confrontation with Selene on the bus caused her to morph into a formidable werewolf, much like Bill Bixby’s mild-mannered character morphed into the raging Hulk in that late seventies show, The Incredible Hulk. However, Weresisters is no formulaic ode to a seventies television show. The book is in two parts; the first part tells Kyra’s story and the second tells Selene’s story and each one’s is as different as their respective personality. The book has both momentum and imagination and best of all – it doesn’t fall victim to the many clichés that usually plague the werewolf subgenre. Overall, a good YA read – and certainly a must-read for those who love the werewolf subgenre.
Not one to embrace paranormal yarns of fantasy, especially those involving the werewolf subgenre, I began reading Weresisters with a certain amount of skepticism. However, the skepticism was soon forgotten as the personality of Kyra began to leap off the pages. Fiercely independent and envious of the more-confident Selene, Kyra’s eagerness to be recognized and accepted by her peers for her sense of self – rather than for the brace holding together her crippled leg – resonated with the young, socially-awkward girl still buried inside me. Admittedly, there was an Incredible Hulk flashback when Kyra’s angry confrontation with Selene on the bus caused her to morph into a formidable werewolf, much like Bill Bixby’s mild-mannered character morphed into the raging Hulk in that late seventies show, The Incredible Hulk. However, Weresisters is no formulaic ode to a seventies television show. The book is in two parts; the first part tells Kyra’s story and the second tells Selene’s story and each one’s is as different as their respective personality. The book has both momentum and imagination and best of all – it doesn’t fall victim to the many clichés that usually plague the werewolf subgenre. Overall, a good YA read – and certainly a must-read for those who love the werewolf subgenre.
April 11, 2015
Told from 2 different perspectives this story starts out slow but quickly becomes an amazing read, filled with action and mystery. The two perspectives are different and yet there is a connection between the 2 sisters, even though they have their own distinctive personalities and histories. I found it to be a fun read.
June 25, 2023
I was really enjoing it until all it becames was a "poor comunication kills" event after another until it became a mean spirited drama for the sake of drama, that was as boring as was predictable.
February 9, 2015
`Sickness, insanity and death were the angels that surrounded my cradle and they have followed me throughout my life.' - Munch
John Patrick Kennedy started his career as a writer with a deliciously controversial book, PLAGUE OF ANGELS. Brooklyn born of Irish ancestry, he seems to have inherited the Irish genes for wild tales and has the courage to make his own stories challenging to the conservative readers with such a flair for showmanship that the result of his courageous wanderings through myth, religion, and those oh-so-sacred stories that form our concept of a universe that makes sense (read `creationism') in such a way that within the scope of a prologue and first chapter he has everyone testing his talents assured that here is a new writer of style that is uniquely his own. There is not much in the way of biographical data about this movie star good-looking young man except for the following, gleaned from his blogs: `I enjoy art (painting and illustrations are my favs), reading other authors, cooking, writing (obviously), tennis [a former Wimbledon champion!], fitness, and almost anything that doesn't involve politics. I've gotten about 300 messages about who I am. I'm just the guy who wrote awesomely sick book w/evil angels. Read it if you like angels :).' Now he steps into another arena - the Young Adult novel - with author friend Shelley Stoehr and together they have composed WERESISTERS, a novel about werewolves! The imagination these two talented artists focuses on twin werewolf sisters who were separated, one raised human, the other raised werewolf.... The flavor of his Young Adult novel is enhanced by illustrators/designers Damonza and Alex Negrea.
WERESISTERS is divided into two parts Part 1 is Kyra, Part 2 is Selene. The story is complex (delightfully so) and the authors' synopsis helps to grasp the scope of the story before beginning. Butte, Montana - `Sixteen-year-old Kyra is odd. She can "mind-speak" with her adoptive father. She has no recollection of anything about her life before age ten. One leg is so badly damaged she has to walk with a brace. And all she wants in her junior year of high school is to be cool. Instead, she becomes a werewolf. Suddenly, a madman is hunting Kyra with plans to use her as his lab rat. A big grey werewolf is killing humans in her town. And worse, her adoptive father might be dating her biological mother. Torn among allegiances to her father, her newly discovered family, and the werewolf pack, Kyra must learn to control the beast within and find a way to stop the madman who threatens to destroy them all. Selene is a beautiful, tough punk-rocker leader of the meanest gang in school--and a werewolf through and through. She is on the top of the world and plans to stay there. Then Selene kills a human and unleashes her bloodlust: a murderous rage that threatens to turn her into a mindless, violent beast. Terrified of what she might become, Selene runs away. Now, far from home in the company of killer werewolves, Selene must run again. She must find a way to regain her humanity and defeat the bloodlust before it overwhelms her. What happens when they come together again? Covert black ops, gypsies - a riveting tale full of action and emotion.'
The pleasure of reading this werewolf fantasy should not be cycled only to young Adults - the writing is so fine that for once a tale about this netherworld subject seems just a variation of normal human behavior. Not that it doesn't explode with terror and bizarre incidents that make you keep the lights on at night, but the characters are so well molded that we as readers sense their motivations and agree with their responses. THAT is where those of us who are not committed devotees of books of this genre usually lose interest. WERESISTERS holds us in place - as well as any well-written novel. This book expands John Patrick Kennedy's audience and, in special awards category, shows us he has the strength to `co-write' a novel. More steps toward wide public synergy.
John Patrick Kennedy started his career as a writer with a deliciously controversial book, PLAGUE OF ANGELS. Brooklyn born of Irish ancestry, he seems to have inherited the Irish genes for wild tales and has the courage to make his own stories challenging to the conservative readers with such a flair for showmanship that the result of his courageous wanderings through myth, religion, and those oh-so-sacred stories that form our concept of a universe that makes sense (read `creationism') in such a way that within the scope of a prologue and first chapter he has everyone testing his talents assured that here is a new writer of style that is uniquely his own. There is not much in the way of biographical data about this movie star good-looking young man except for the following, gleaned from his blogs: `I enjoy art (painting and illustrations are my favs), reading other authors, cooking, writing (obviously), tennis [a former Wimbledon champion!], fitness, and almost anything that doesn't involve politics. I've gotten about 300 messages about who I am. I'm just the guy who wrote awesomely sick book w/evil angels. Read it if you like angels :).' Now he steps into another arena - the Young Adult novel - with author friend Shelley Stoehr and together they have composed WERESISTERS, a novel about werewolves! The imagination these two talented artists focuses on twin werewolf sisters who were separated, one raised human, the other raised werewolf.... The flavor of his Young Adult novel is enhanced by illustrators/designers Damonza and Alex Negrea.
WERESISTERS is divided into two parts Part 1 is Kyra, Part 2 is Selene. The story is complex (delightfully so) and the authors' synopsis helps to grasp the scope of the story before beginning. Butte, Montana - `Sixteen-year-old Kyra is odd. She can "mind-speak" with her adoptive father. She has no recollection of anything about her life before age ten. One leg is so badly damaged she has to walk with a brace. And all she wants in her junior year of high school is to be cool. Instead, she becomes a werewolf. Suddenly, a madman is hunting Kyra with plans to use her as his lab rat. A big grey werewolf is killing humans in her town. And worse, her adoptive father might be dating her biological mother. Torn among allegiances to her father, her newly discovered family, and the werewolf pack, Kyra must learn to control the beast within and find a way to stop the madman who threatens to destroy them all. Selene is a beautiful, tough punk-rocker leader of the meanest gang in school--and a werewolf through and through. She is on the top of the world and plans to stay there. Then Selene kills a human and unleashes her bloodlust: a murderous rage that threatens to turn her into a mindless, violent beast. Terrified of what she might become, Selene runs away. Now, far from home in the company of killer werewolves, Selene must run again. She must find a way to regain her humanity and defeat the bloodlust before it overwhelms her. What happens when they come together again? Covert black ops, gypsies - a riveting tale full of action and emotion.'
The pleasure of reading this werewolf fantasy should not be cycled only to young Adults - the writing is so fine that for once a tale about this netherworld subject seems just a variation of normal human behavior. Not that it doesn't explode with terror and bizarre incidents that make you keep the lights on at night, but the characters are so well molded that we as readers sense their motivations and agree with their responses. THAT is where those of us who are not committed devotees of books of this genre usually lose interest. WERESISTERS holds us in place - as well as any well-written novel. This book expands John Patrick Kennedy's audience and, in special awards category, shows us he has the strength to `co-write' a novel. More steps toward wide public synergy.
February 18, 2015
Synposis:This novel is divided into two parts.Part 1 is from Kyra's perspective and Part 2 is from Selene's. Sixteen-year-old Kyra is not your average teenager. She can telepathically communicate with her adoptive father and she has no memories before the age ten. On top of the normal trials of acceptance and wanting to be cool, she also has to wear a brace for a leg impairment. After an incident that occurs on the bus, she finds out she is a werewolf, she has a mother and sister and there are other werewolves in her school. She is trying to come to terms with these discoveries when an insane werewolf hunter is pursuing Kyra with plans to use her as his lab rat. Selene is beautiful, tough,stylish and the leader of the meanest gang in school. Then Selene kills a human and unleashes her bloodlust: a murderous rage that threatens to turn her into a mindless, violent beast. Terrified of what she may become, Selene runs away with Farren, her pack leader from Wyoming, in hopes that she will learn how to control the bloodlust before it overpowers her humanity. Far from home, Selene finds she must run again because she is being hunted by a psycho reporter.
It started out a little slow but quickly picked up the pace with action and mystery. It was attention grabbing and the bond between the sisters shone through despite their personality differences and backgrounds. I am not a young adult enthusiast so it usually takes a lot for me to get into a young adult novel but not this time. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Overall, great read for lovers of action and supernatural.
It started out a little slow but quickly picked up the pace with action and mystery. It was attention grabbing and the bond between the sisters shone through despite their personality differences and backgrounds. I am not a young adult enthusiast so it usually takes a lot for me to get into a young adult novel but not this time. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Overall, great read for lovers of action and supernatural.
March 10, 2015
I have a hard time getting into werewolf novels sometimes because lately they seem to be driven in a direction that doesn’t even echo their abilities. This is especially true when it comes to YA novels where romance seems to drive everything. This luckily isn’t the case with Weresisters though.
Instead, the reader is presented with an exciting two part story that follows the life of sisters split up at birth. They both know they’re different but can’t place how until they hit a certain age. Suddenly they’re both battling newly found powers as werewolves which try everything they once know. Each sister deals with the problem differently, but in both cases they’re followed by an unknown person who aims to kill them.
The story is both exciting and complex which makes it a great read for all ages. I can’t wait to hear more about the sister as I believe their characters and story are just starting out. I am especially eager to see how these two might work as a pair. I’d recommend this to YA fans, as well as anyone looking for a story that isn't driven by romance.
Instead, the reader is presented with an exciting two part story that follows the life of sisters split up at birth. They both know they’re different but can’t place how until they hit a certain age. Suddenly they’re both battling newly found powers as werewolves which try everything they once know. Each sister deals with the problem differently, but in both cases they’re followed by an unknown person who aims to kill them.
The story is both exciting and complex which makes it a great read for all ages. I can’t wait to hear more about the sister as I believe their characters and story are just starting out. I am especially eager to see how these two might work as a pair. I’d recommend this to YA fans, as well as anyone looking for a story that isn't driven by romance.
April 24, 2015
Family
Myra was adopted at a young age, but she could mind speak with her dad from the start. She was hoping her first day of school would be everything she hoped it that it would be. She didn't know what was happening to her on the bus. All she did know was that she had to get off the bus and away from everyone. Suddenly, she saw black hair on her body and she could hear everything in the forest. She realizes that her father hadn't adopted her, he had captured her. She wasn't in eleventh grade, she was wolf. All her wolf memories came rushing back to her. This is who she is. An ongoing saga that will fulfill all your questions, and who who her family really is, how they really help e a chance other. All Selena knew was that she wanted her sister back so they could be a family. Cate, however, has a different plan. This is a book to enjoy re reading
Myra was adopted at a young age, but she could mind speak with her dad from the start. She was hoping her first day of school would be everything she hoped it that it would be. She didn't know what was happening to her on the bus. All she did know was that she had to get off the bus and away from everyone. Suddenly, she saw black hair on her body and she could hear everything in the forest. She realizes that her father hadn't adopted her, he had captured her. She wasn't in eleventh grade, she was wolf. All her wolf memories came rushing back to her. This is who she is. An ongoing saga that will fulfill all your questions, and who who her family really is, how they really help e a chance other. All Selena knew was that she wanted her sister back so they could be a family. Cate, however, has a different plan. This is a book to enjoy re reading
April 28, 2015
Enjoyable
I enjoyed reading Weresisters. It kept me interested from beginning to end. Though it started out slow, it picked up speed fairly quickly. I enjoyed the family aspect of this book. As other reviewers have said, it isn't a traditional werewolf story which (although I enjoy the traditional werewolf stories :)) made this one more appealing to me. Please keep in mind that there is some violence, but there is also mystery, a little action and some magic.
To me it seemed to end a bit abruptly. It was a good ending though, so maybe it's just me hoping for more :) Guess i'll have to wait and see if there's more to Kyra and Selene's story. Happy reading:)
I enjoyed reading Weresisters. It kept me interested from beginning to end. Though it started out slow, it picked up speed fairly quickly. I enjoyed the family aspect of this book. As other reviewers have said, it isn't a traditional werewolf story which (although I enjoy the traditional werewolf stories :)) made this one more appealing to me. Please keep in mind that there is some violence, but there is also mystery, a little action and some magic.
To me it seemed to end a bit abruptly. It was a good ending though, so maybe it's just me hoping for more :) Guess i'll have to wait and see if there's more to Kyra and Selene's story. Happy reading:)
August 27, 2015
It took me to another world!!
I have to admit that I loved this book even though I was never really into the whole werewolf thing. I like that it was about sister werewolves and their survival. I felt a lot of heartache when I read it and also joy at times. It was a very emotional story. I also liked how the book was split up into two different sections, a section for each sister. It was nice to read the their section of the story through their own eyes. When I was reading, it really took me to another place, I kind of got lost in the story and lost all track of time. Great job!!
I have to admit that I loved this book even though I was never really into the whole werewolf thing. I like that it was about sister werewolves and their survival. I felt a lot of heartache when I read it and also joy at times. It was a very emotional story. I also liked how the book was split up into two different sections, a section for each sister. It was nice to read the their section of the story through their own eyes. When I was reading, it really took me to another place, I kind of got lost in the story and lost all track of time. Great job!!
November 3, 2015
Family
I really enjoyed this book. I love werewolf stories. I also love stories about families making it through heartbreaking struggles. This book has both. There is the typical werewolf action and adventure with some folklore twists thrown in. There is some typical teenage drama. Add a madman trying to kill you and Windfolk people using magic, kids on the run and all Selene, Kyra and her mom want is to be together as a family and live in peace. This is definitely a good read. I recommend it to anyone that loves a good clean, action and adventure werewolf story. I loved it.
I really enjoyed this book. I love werewolf stories. I also love stories about families making it through heartbreaking struggles. This book has both. There is the typical werewolf action and adventure with some folklore twists thrown in. There is some typical teenage drama. Add a madman trying to kill you and Windfolk people using magic, kids on the run and all Selene, Kyra and her mom want is to be together as a family and live in peace. This is definitely a good read. I recommend it to anyone that loves a good clean, action and adventure werewolf story. I loved it.
April 21, 2015
Enjoyed these two books
I enjoyed reading these two books the story line held together and kept my attention.
Normally I'm a sci-fi fan but this genre can be very fun too.
I enjoyed reading these two books the story line held together and kept my attention.
Normally I'm a sci-fi fan but this genre can be very fun too.
May 31, 2015
Good
This was an average read for me. Not super great but not bad either. If there is a sequel I would read it if I came across it but wouldn't search it out.
This was an average read for me. Not super great but not bad either. If there is a sequel I would read it if I came across it but wouldn't search it out.
May 7, 2015
Dyed the last cha p terms best.
Just ok,and simply written. I really enjoyed the last chapters th8e best. Great ending !!good read for younger folks under20 yrs old.
Just ok,and simply written. I really enjoyed the last chapters th8e best. Great ending !!good read for younger folks under20 yrs old.
September 14, 2015
This was a good book. It kept my interest and if there is a sequel, I would read it.
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